little_old_man Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) In late 1996, my wife surprised me by coming home from the local dog shelter with a beautiful 2 year old yellow lab. His name was Ozzy, and the previous owners kept him locked up in a back yard and were upset that he knocked over their toddler. My wife fell in love with him the moment she laid eyes on him, and so did I. It was immediately obvious to us that Ozzy was great with kids, and even when our (then) young kids crawled all over him, he didn't mind a bit. Ozzy and I bonded quickly, and he rarely let me out of his sight. In the 15+ years that he was part of our family, he always went on vacations with us and was never left alone for more than an hour or two. Until a few days ago even at his advanced age, he was healthy, happy and very active. Today at 5:35PM PDT, our 4th child Ozzy finally left this world for the big room full of tennis balls in the sky. We lost a member of our family today and feel like our hearts have been ripped out. But we have 15+ years of memories and thousands of family photos to remember him by. Goodbye old friend. I hope you are at peace and there to greet all of us who loved you when our time comes. Edited March 16, 2013 by little_old_man Merlin007, Bogleg, coolmd and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
LordOfChaos Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 3174 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 100 Topic Count: 78 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2162 Content Per Day: 0.48 Reputation: 1645 Achievement Points: 17423 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/03/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 27, 2017 Birthday: 07/24/1957 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry for your loss LOM. I always tell my friends to cherish and document all your cherished memories, as nothing and no-one is forever. Hope you find a good dog to fill the void, even though you can never replace him. Always sad to lose a loved one.. little_old_man and coolmd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorgirl Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 2986 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 206 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6454 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 7140 Achievement Points: 50699 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 13 Birthday: 12/19/1967 Device: iPhone Share Posted March 16, 2013 So sorry little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Damage_inc- Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 2048 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 294 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 6689 Content Per Day: 1.36 Reputation: 4709 Achievement Points: 48999 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/15/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 29, 2023 Birthday: 05/30/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Im sorry u lost a great freind... little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
sabreeyes Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1642 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 22 Topic Count: 72 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 900 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 241 Achievement Points: 6952 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/05/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 3, 2016 Birthday: 07/30/1958 Share Posted March 16, 2013 so very sorry to hear of your great loss, LOM. Its hard to lose one of your best friends. Mine is setting with me always even now. He's 13 now. I hate even the thought. Sorry bud, Ozzy was a beautiful dog. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSnow Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 14 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 37 Topic Count: 90 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1148 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 744 Achievement Points: 8230 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 25, 2021 Birthday: 03/30/1969 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry LOM. I know how they become family. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
loaderXI Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 252 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 71 Topic Count: 392 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 6420 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 6496 Achievement Points: 54362 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 30 Joined: 09/05/09 Status: Online Last Seen: Just now Birthday: 03/22/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Pops my heart is heavy for u nd the family.....Most times we thing we train the dogs but in fact they train us I am truly sorry to here of ur family member/pet,s passing May another find his way into ur hearts and into ur family R.I.P Ozzy All the Best loADER>XI< sabreeyes and little_old_man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Shamu Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have grieved deeply for every dog I have had in my many years, each still has a place in my heart going back to childhood. Think about another rescue, especially a Lab, not to replace Ozzy which would be an unfair burden on a new friend, but to earn their own place in your heart. I commend you for taking Ozzy into your home at 2 yrs old and providing such a fulfilling life for him as one of your family members. Perhaps you may even meet again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQvYh_3Atw coolmd, little_old_man, cpl-chPetz and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigDog Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 222 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 88 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3846 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 1626 Achievement Points: 25628 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 24 Birthday: 02/05/1968 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Wow, so sorry LOM. This brought a tear to my eye. I am a huge dog lover and adopted a 2 year old Lab myself about 5 years ago. I have 2 dogs now and have been very attached to all of my previous dogs. Spoiled? Yes. Part of the family....definitely. loaderXI, sabreeyes, coolmd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Joe Canadian Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 822 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 87 Topic Count: 317 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5477 Content Per Day: 1.04 Reputation: 5025 Achievement Points: 42632 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 12/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 25, 2023 Birthday: 03/01/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Nice post LOM and sorry for your loss little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JACKO:) Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 4474 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 25 Topic Count: 162 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1065 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 374 Achievement Points: 7622 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 3, 2014 Birthday: 09/30/1975 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Nice post and great pictures buddy i'm so sorry for you loss R.I.P Ozzy little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadda2 Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1566 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1152 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 7674 Content Per Day: 1.52 Reputation: 4167 Achievement Points: 68081 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 8 Joined: 07/11/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 5, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2013 sorry for your loss little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 69 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 227 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2660 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 4123 Achievement Points: 22969 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 07:05 AM Birthday: 05/07/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry for your loss,you made a nice post for Ozzy's memories Little old man . Unchileno and little_old_man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Chris Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1357 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 65 Topic Count: 181 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2293 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 1732 Achievement Points: 16621 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 04/21/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 5 hours ago Birthday: 09/11/1972 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sooo sorry for the loss to you and your family. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sonovabich Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 82 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1534 Topics Per Day: 0.29 Content Count: 5020 Content Per Day: 0.93 Reputation: 5171 Achievement Points: 131490 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 116 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 03:05 PM Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry to hear that Lom, it really is heartbreaking when this happens, i still think about my old dog everyday, have pictures of him all over the house, he left us on the 18th July 1997. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryWeezer Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 20166 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 611 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 7653 Content Per Day: 1.97 Reputation: 7228 Achievement Points: 53668 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 10/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 13 Birthday: 10/16/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 He was lucky to have you. Unchileno and little_old_man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
google Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1270 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 149 Topic Count: 330 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3862 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 4543 Achievement Points: 34164 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/22/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 01:00 PM Birthday: 04/12/1969 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 so sorry m8...so sorry... little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Bogleg Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 907 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 96 Topic Count: 126 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2731 Content Per Day: 0.52 Reputation: 3928 Achievement Points: 26177 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 13 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 19 Birthday: 02/10/1969 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 You really did the old boy justice with this post LOM. It is clear he was well loved and enjoyed a good, full life. My condolences for your loss. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Super Max Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 558 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 576 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3785 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 1477 Achievement Points: 29048 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 10/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 24 Birthday: 06/06/1964 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sorry for your loss little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Evil-Monkey Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 221 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 85 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1864 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 745 Achievement Points: 12302 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 8 Birthday: 06/10/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 so sorry for your lose .my family will also soon have to deal with such a lose all i can say that they will be waiting for us at the rainbow bridge little_old_man and coolmd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KillerKitty Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 2905 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 72 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2190 Content Per Day: 0.48 Reputation: 2545 Achievement Points: 18662 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 10/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 11, 2018 Birthday: 02/26/1977 Share Posted March 16, 2013 so sorry for ur loss, i know how hard it is to loose such a good family member. my thoughts r with u and ur family it will never be easy to think of such a loved family part, but i hope u can enjoy ur memories soon again and smile when u think of all the fun and good times u had together - even if it hurts like shit Bogleg and little_old_man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BigPapaDean Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 1128 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6529 Content Per Day: 1.25 Reputation: 4411 Achievement Points: 63453 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 06:24 AM Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 i am at a loss of words to express my condolences as words do not do your sadness justice. All I can say is take your time with the grief and when you are ready then think about how to proceed if you want another sweet buddy. Hang in there Little-old-man! little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
spinpuppy Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 3682 Group: ++ COD5 Admin Followers: 56 Topic Count: 178 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1834 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 1747 Achievement Points: 14780 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/27/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 11 Birthday: 01/12/1960 Device: Android Share Posted March 16, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss, little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Tball Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 112 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1132 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 228 Achievement Points: 6975 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 3, 2015 Birthday: 10/09/1960 Share Posted March 16, 2013 every time i read of someones loss of there pup i shed a tear for all the dogs i have had in my life. But then i think of how much joy they brought to me and then i am ok. you will be ok just think of the joy they bring to us even after they are gone. little_old_man and Shamu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamu Posted March 16, 2013 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Device: Windows Share Posted March 16, 2013 every time i read of someones loss of there pup i shed a tear for all the dogs i have had in my life. But then i think of how much joy they brought to me and then i am ok. you will be ok just think of the joy they bring to us even after they are gone. Also in Ozzy's case the joy the family brought to him. little_old_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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